It was received by the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Ron Shepherd who handed the ship’s captain a crate of Tom Woods’ Bomber County ale and a plaque on behalf of the people of North East Lincolnshire.

He was given a tour of the ship’s bridge as the crew began three days in the port.

The Mayor said: “I am very pleased to accept this gift. It is very much appreciated. This iconic tree will decorate the town centre and everyone will have the benefit of it.”

Christmas arrives in Grimsby as the town centre Christmas tree arrived in Grimsby Docks brought in by Eimskip. Touring the bridge.

He joked about asking for a second tree to replace the newly-felled tree on Scartho fork roundabout.

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Grimsby’s Top Town will have a two day festive extravaganza to commemorate the lights being switched on. It will start on Thursday, November 23 from 3pm to 8pm with more events planned for Friday, November 24 from 10am to 4pm.

On the Thursday, Father Christmas and his reindeer will arrive, along with festive donkey rides, a reindeer petting zoo, and a huge Christmas food market along Victoria Street. It also heralds the start of late night shopping in Freshney Place.

Christmas arrives in Grimsby as the town centre Christmas tree arrived in Grimsby Docks brought in by Eimskip. The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire Councillor Ron Shepherd presents captain of the ship Stig Tommy Jenssen a plaque and local beers.

There will be a performance from the stars of Pat Yarborough Theatre Dance School - who will appear on the Compass FM / Lincs FM stage during the event, and also take part in the Thursday night parade.

There will also be a performance by the Klever K9s - exact timings are still to be confirmed. Harbour Lights Harmony Choir will fill the air with festive songs around the sparkling tree.

The parade from the Riverhead to Grimsby Minster is between 5.30pm to 6.15pm before the Christmas tree lights are switched on at 7pm. As per tradition, the lights switch-on will be done by our 'Local Hero' - nominated by Grimsby Telegraph readers.